Best Galapagos Islands Hotel

Finch Bay, is one of the most comfortable Galapagos islands hotel you can find in the Archipelago.

Finch Bay's Galapagos hotel with its private beach, is the perfect option for you who want to explore the different islands at a fair price.

The Galapagos islands are an enchanted place, its very nature is powerful and inspiring; peaceful and magical, and above all, unique.

Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel is located on Santa Cruz Island At this Galapagos Islands hotel you can select the activities of your choice:

• Hike to Tortuga Bay
• Swim
• Snorkel
• Enjoy the sun at the beach or the pool side
• Photograph and observe the wildlife
• Stroll around the village of Puerto Ayora
• Enjoy day cruises to nearby islands
• Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station
• World-class scuba diving
• Adventure mountain biking
• Stargazing in Galapagosand
• Galapagos Kayak

The world-renowned Charles Darwin Research Station, with the famous Galapagos giant tortoise after which the islands are named, is only a short distance away.

Naturalist-led day cruises to nearby islands offer further glimpses into this evolutionary paradise.

At this Galapagos islands hotel, you will truly experience a place of superb natural beauty and intimate connection with nature in Galapagos.



Blue footed boobies and brown pelicans plunge into the ocean looking for their last bite before retiring for the night, while the night herons awaken and emerge from the mangroves to look for food along the beach.

This Galapagos islands hotel has new look features environmentally friendly materials and use of natural light with large windows, beach front access, large pool and outdoor Jacuzzi. That's why this is one of the best Galapagos island hotels available.

The entire infrastructure as well as the activities are totally oriented to a concept of true ecotourism in a pristine natural environment.

Delicious healthy international and Galapagos inspired menus are prepared daily by the hotel's chef, using the freshest ingredients.

Finch Bay Galapagos Islands hotel is the most easily accessible. After a two-hour flight from Ecuador's mainland, guests arrive to the airport of Baltra in Galapagos and then take overland transportation to Puerto Ayora and the Finch Bay Hotel.

Some of the most unusual, and fascinating species in the world, both terrestrial and marine, are found in the Galapagos Islands.

Here most of the surface (96%) is a National Park, surrounded by the protected Galapagos Marine Reserve both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

On Santa Cruz Island, the giant tortoises can be seen at the Charles Darwin Research Station, including famous Lonesome George, the only remaining tortoise from Pinta Island) and also in the wild, in the Highlands of this island.

BIRD WATCHING

A total of 140 species of birds have been registered in Galapagos. About half of the resident Galapagos Birds cannot be seen anywhere else in the world. The Galapagos hotel's natural surroundings provide an excellent setting for bird watching.

On its premises you can observe shore and lagoon birds such as ducks, stilts, herons, warblers, pelicans and frigates all easily approachable, just like all the Galapagos island wildlife.

Eight species of Darwin's Galapagos Finches are found on Santa Cruz Island; most of which can be observed in this Galapagos Islands hotel gardens and surroundings.

HIKE TO TORUGA BAY

A 30-minute hike to a white-sand beach, considered the nicest of the archipelago, a peaceful spot for the nature lover.

Tortuga Bay is a wonderful place for meditating, connecting, writing, reading, sunbathing or just relaxing.



VISIT THE CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION

The Charles Darwin Foundation in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island, commands the scientific research for the conservation of Galapagos, focusing on two major areas: management of invasive species and restoration of the native biodiversity and ecosystems.

The Giant Tortoise breeding program is the best chance for guests to spend time with the long-lived reptiles.

BIKING

Mountain bikes, helmets and gloves are available for a small fee in this Galapagos hotel. To begin your adventure a private transportation will take bikes and visitors to the highlands of Santa Cruz.

GIANT TORTOISE RESERVE

Hiking or biking from Puerto Ayora to the Reserve takes about two hours through dense and low growing vegetation.

Here you can observe the Galapagos tortoise (in season) in their natural habitat. Also, once in the highlands, you can visit Los Gemelos Pit Craters.

You can also arrange a visit to Isabela and Fernandina Islands where 2 volcanoes erupted in 2005. Here's a Galapagos volcano eruption review

LAS GRIETAS

To the back of the Finch Bay Galapagos Islands hotel, is a trail leading to beautiful, deep ponds formed by the filtering of underground sea water through lava crevices and half-submerged cliffs.

This is a popular place for swimming and snorkeling in the Galapagos Islands

THE LAVA TUBES OF BELLAVISTA

These intriguing natural lava caves are located in the Highlands of Santa Cruz Island. This visit is a great introduction to Galapagos Geology and its volcanic origins. Learn how stalactites and stalagmites form, and understand the violent and fierce volcanic past of the islands.

HORSEBACK RIDING

Enjoy horseback riding at Finch Bay hotel along paths on the hillsides of Santa Cruz with their spectacular scenery and unique wildlife all around. One of the least known regions of the Galapagos.

Here are Two More Options to Visit Galapagos:

Isabela II Luxury Yacht
And
Santa Cruz First Class Ship

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